1998 Chevrolet 2500 specs & colors
Extended Cab Pickup
MSRP
- Reg Cab 131.5" WB
- $17,932
- HD Reg Cab 131.5" WB C6P
- $18,980
- Ext Cab 141.5" WB
- $20,548
- HD Ext Cab 155.5" WB C6P
- $20,584
- HD Reg Cab 131.5" WB 4WD C6P
- $21,735
- HD Ext Cab 141.5" WB 4WD C6P
- $23,690
- HD Ext Cab 155.5" WB 4WD C6P
- $23,817
$20,548
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
Current listing price

Showing the 1998 Chevrolet 2500 Ext Cab 141.5" WB
Shop NowKey specs
Color options
Interior
Taupe
Dark Ruby Red
Gray
Navy
Packages
Specifications
Highlights
Gas V8
Engine Type
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15 City / 20 Hwy
MPG
|
255 hp
230 hp 180 hp Horsepower
|
3
Seating Capacity
|
Brakes
Not Available in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
|
11.57 x 1.25 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
|
Not Available
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
|
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
|
Not Available
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Four Wheel
Brake ABS System
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Power
Brake Type
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Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Electrical
100
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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600
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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Engine
285 @ 2800
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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230 @ 4600
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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5.0L/305
Displacement
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Gas V8
Engine Type
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M/T
A/T 5-Speed M/T 4-Speed A/T Transmission Options
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15 City / 20 Hwy
MPG
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16.7 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Measurements
40 in
Front Head Room
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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65 in
Front Shoulder Room
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60 in
Front Hip Room
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38 in
Second Head Room
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29 in
Second Leg Room
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68 in
Second Shoulder Room
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66 in
Second Hip Room
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142 in
Wheelbase
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219 in
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper
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N/A
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
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N/A
Length, Overall
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77 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
|
71 in
Height, Overall
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35 in
Overhang, Front
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41 in
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
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Not Available in
Cab to End of Frame
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33 in
Ground to Top of Load Floor
|
8 in
Ground Clearance, Front
|
7 in
Ground Clearance, Rear
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79 in
Cargo Box Length @ Floor
|
60 in
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
|
64 in
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
|
49 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
|
19 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
|
62 in
Tailgate Width
|
56 ft³
Cargo Volume
|
41 ft³
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
|
6
Passenger Capacity
|
Steering
51 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
|
47 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
|
N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
|
Power
Steering Type
|
Suspension
Semi-Floating
Axle Type - Rear
|
Not Available
Axle Type - Front
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2-Stage Multi-Leaf
Suspension Type - Rear
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Indep Coil Spring
Suspension Type - Front
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Tires & Wheels
Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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Steel
Rear Wheel Material
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Steel
Front Wheel Material
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16 x 6.5 in
Spare Wheel Size
|
16 x 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
|
16 x 6.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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LT225/75R16D
Spare Tire Size
|
LT225/75R16D
Rear Tire Size
|
LT225/75R16D
Front Tire Size
|
Weight & Capacity
25 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
|
Not Available gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
|
8,270 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
|
4,432 lbs
Curb Weight
|
0 lbs
Total Option Weight
|
7,200 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
|
N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
|
Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
|
Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
|
1,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
|
2,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
|
500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
|
2,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
|
8,000 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
|
2,768 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
|
2,768 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
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4,432 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
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0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
|
0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
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1,831 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
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2,601 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
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N/A
Base Curb Weight
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